26Nov2024

Visa Bulletin for December 2024

The latest green card waiting lists as of December 2024 The U.S. Department of State released its Visa Bulletin for December 2024. This monthly update is important if you’re waiting for a green card because it shows how long you might have to wait. In December, there were no changes in wait times for either […]

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14Nov2024

FAQ: I Just Received My NVC Letter. How Long Until the Interview?

Back a year or two ago, this used to take four to six weeks. Unfortunately, they are scrutinizing petitions more so now than they have in the past. The National Visa Center is also backlogged with cases, so you’re probably looking at about four to eight weeks right now, maybe even a little bit longer.

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07Nov2024

Tracking your I-765, Application for Employment Authorization

No matter where you file your I-765, Application for Employment Authorization (also known as the Work Permit or EAD), all cards are created and mailed from the USCIS card production facility in Kentucky. In 2011, USCIS initiated the secure mail initiative in partnership with the United States Post Office (USPS).

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07Nov2024

National Visa Center (NVC) Phone Number

24-Hour Information An automated recorded message system is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to answer case status inquiries (603) 334-0700. Note: This service requires the use of a touch-tone telephone. Operator Assistance Customer service representatives are available to respond to more in-depth inquiries.

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07Nov2024

K1 Fiance Visa vs. CR1 Spousal Visa – Which is Faster?

When people are undecided between the fiance and spousal visa, one of the most common factors they consider is the speed and timeline. I’m gonna go over this subject in today’s video, “K1 Fiance Visa vs. CR1 Spousal Visa: Which is Faster?”

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29Oct2024

New RapidVisa Office in Cebu City, Philippines

We’re pleased to announce a new office location in Cebu, Philippines. As of Monday, February 8, we will have at least one employee working at this location 8-5 Monday through Friday. We plan to be fully furnished and staffed by around mid-March, 2016.

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18Oct2024

K1 Visa Background Checks – For Sponsor? Or For Beneficiary? Or For Both?

During the first phase of the process, the USCIS filing, this process is mostly about the US sponsor. Background checks will be performed on the sponsor at this point. There is no point in trying to hide or cover up any past convictions or even expungements, as they have all the info already.

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17Oct2024

Will a Felony Give Me Trouble With My K1 Fiancé Visa?

We’ve got a question coming in from Harvey, “I have a felony from over 10 years ago. What are my chances of getting my fiance approved for a K1 fiance VISA?” Well, without knowing what the felony conviction is, that’s difficult to say.

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14Oct2024

What is an “InfoPass” & How Do I Schedule It?

InfoPass is a free online service that lets you schedule an appointment with a USCIS immigration officer. This may be something you want to do if you are waiting on answers from your fiance visa or spousal visa application.

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08Oct2024

Should I Marry my British Fiance in the UK or the US?

If you are reading this, chances are you are an American who fell in love with a Brit, or a Brit who fell in love with an American. This post will focus on couples who plan to get married and settle in the United States, and wish for the British citizen to obtain permanent residency in the US with a green card. If you are looking to settle in the UK, you will need to contact a UK based attorney.

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